Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.

  • Not just for hay.

    Not just for hay.

    I was recently asked to photograph a horse inside a showroom, the client, Coup d’tat, is an interior design showroom that features an visual ethic that I like to  call ‘steampunk meets industrial design chic’. However, while the white bookshelf in the image is more Kubrik than Steampunk, I feel the the over look of…

  • from the studio ~ the mystique of old lightbulbs

    from the studio ~ the mystique of old lightbulbs

  • from the studio – toaster the labradoodle

    from the studio – toaster the labradoodle

    I recently asked Kevin Rose if I could photograph his labradoodle, Toaster, here in the studio. Toaster is a bit of celebrity since he was just voted cutest dog in 7×7, he made a great model and I’m pleased with the evolution of this look for me. Update: Visit my new artwork purchase prints site,…

  • On location – Equine

    On location – Equine

    An equine photo shoot with the fine folks at the rescue horse ranch, Square Peg Foundation.

  • Dried Kelp – v1

    Dried Kelp – v1

    A personal still life study of dried kelp, I love the anthropomorphic qualities.

  • From the studio: Bidaewee pet hospital shoot

    From the studio: Bidaewee pet hospital shoot

    The Bideawee pet services shoot was great fun. With 25 models in 2 days between people, dogs and cats, the studio was a zoo! Not to mention simultaneous video during the stills – wow, did we just do that?  Special thanks goes to Carmel Cottingham for pulling off the production without a hitch! I’ll be sure…

  • 7 x 7

    7 x 7

    Editorial photo shoot for 7×7 magazine. StyleKouncil makeup by Tamara Brown of Artist Untied, photo assistance, Meigan Canfield

  • From the studio

    From the studio

  • On Location

    On Location

    It’s been a busy month and I’m excited to share new work, though I can’t always publish before a clients had time publish themselves. So in this case I’m sharing a quick image of my location kit – neat and tidy this is the stealth version of the to-go kit.

  • On set for Square

    On set for Square

    Square – the little device that let’s you accept credit cards via iPhone by the founder of twitter. The people at Square contacted me to illustrate a limited edition version of the product featuring the double Happiness hexagram. This what I came up with for them and I had a great time producing this. I…

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